2006 Jaguar XK8 vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 2006 Jaguar XK8 is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,719 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Maserati Bora is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Maserati Bora (307 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 2006 Jaguar XK8. (294 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Maserati Bora should accelerate faster than 2006 Jaguar XK8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Jaguar XK8 weights approximately 309 kg more than 1975 Maserati Bora.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1975 Maserati Bora (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Jaguar XK8. (411 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 1975 Maserati Bora will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Jaguar XK8.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Jaguar XK8 | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | Jaguar | Maserati |
| Model | XK8 | Bora |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4194 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 294 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 411 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1734 kg | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2590 mm | 2610 mm |
